Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:31 p.m. · 10 items · 20 votes · 7 public comments
What happened
The council voted down a $240,000 contract increase for environmental law firm Downey Brand LLP handling Point Molate lawsuits. Only three members voted yes, with four abstaining, causing the measure to fail.
The council also rejected appointments to the Rent Board, Police Review Commission, and Planning Commission. Mayor Butt cast the lone no vote on the 6-1 decision, blocking the appointments.
The council approved 11 routine items on consent, including a $1.02 million grant for a bike share system and $54,000 in environmental grants to local nonprofits. They also approved a $700,000 contract for cloud-based performance dashboard software.
During budget discussions, residents raised concerns about city worker salaries and voiced opposition to layoffs. The council received the proposed 2019-20 budget but took no vote, directing weekly meetings to eliminate the budget deficit.
The council unanimously approved creating a master list of city fees in one law and reestablishing a coordination committee with the West Contra Costa school district. They also changed quorum rules for the Citizens Police Review Commission, with Mayor Butt again voting no.
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Biggest items: $1M Bike Share System Contract · $700K Tyler Technologies Contract · $146K Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assista...